The All New Volkswagen Arteon

Way back in 2015 Volkswagen introduced the concept model of the Arteon as a replacement for the ill-fated CC. Now, it’s finally here. Volkswagen unveiled the production model of the Arteon at the Geneva International Motor Show in March of 2017 (It was debuted n the U.S. at the Chicago Auto Show in February of this year). Klaus Bischoff, the head designer of Volkswagen says, “The Arteon combines the design elements of a classic sports car with the elegance and space of a fastback. It’s an avant-garde business-class Gran Turismo that speaks to the heart and head alike.” The vehicle features a 111.9-inch wheelbase, and a 191.4-inch long body; it is 73.7 inches wide and is 56.2 inches tall. The front end was completely redone, featuring a hood that extends over both fenders and a grille that extends through the full width of the vehicle. It comes standard with chrome strips on the side windows, LED taillights, LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, alloy wheels, Keyless Go access, stainless steel door kickplates, composition media infotainment system (including eight loudspeakers, AUX-IN and USB), electronically controlled A/C system, leather multi-function steering wheel (with paddle shifters on DSG models), six-way power adjustable front seats, driver alert system, and a progressive steering system. The Elegance trim level includes chrome door mirror caps, LED taillights with dynamic indicator light function, 18-inch “Muscat” alloy wheels, continuous chrome trim strip on lower bodywork, heated windshield washer jets, contrast stitching on seat covers and floormats, aluminum-look pedal covers, Alcantara /”Vienna” leather seating surfaces, and heated front seats. The R-Line trim level includes high gloss black finish of the C-signature in the front air intakes, leather multi-function R-Line design sport steering wheel, 18-inch “Sebring” alloy wheels, heated windshield washer jets, special R-Line bumpers, continuous chrome trim strips on lower bodywork, chrome-plated exhaust tips, “Titan Black” headliner, stainless steel door kickplates front and rear (with R-Line logo on front plates), aluminum-look pedal covers, Alcantara/”Vienna” leather seating surfaces with R-Line logo, special R-Line steering wheel, and heated front seats. It’s launching with six turbocharged direct-injection engine choices; all having four cylinders, gas AND diesel (!!!), ranging from 148 hp to 276 hp. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual for the base models (both gas and diesel!) and a 7-speed automatic DSG for all trim levels. Best of all for us in Vermont, it features a FWD option AND an AWD 4Motion option (unfortunately without the standard transmission, but we digress). Volkswagen was nice enough to grace us with it’s presence this past Friday, September 14th and we can’t wait to have them here on the lot.

Be sure to come check it out when they come in, around November/December of this year! You don’t want to miss it  🙂

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